Obituary for Kendrick Kloeffel Sr.
Kendrick Kloeffel, Sr., 87, of Ontelaunee Twp., passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Edna M. (Holben) Kloeffel, who passed away March 2, 2017.
Born in Gibraltar, he was the son of the late Augustus and Alice (Todd) Kloeffel. He was a member of St. John's (Gernant's) Church, Ontelaunee Twp. He was a US Army Veteran during the Korean War. Kendrick worked as a moulder for Reading Grey Iron Foundry for 30+ years, later working at the Exxon Station in West Reading for about 8 years until his retirement. He was a member of VFW Post No. 11282 Leesport. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, and gardening. He also enjoyed Sunday drives and tinkering around with cars.
He is survived by two sons: Kendrick Kloeffel, Jr., in Florida, Dennis E. Kloeffel, Mohrsville; two daughters: Barbara A. (Kloeffel), wife of Richard W. Parznik, Shoemakersville, Janet L. (Kloeffel) Firestone, Temple; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a son-in-law: Howard Delp, Robesonia. Kendrick was predeceased by two daughters: Joan M. Kloeffel, died 1982, and Nancy J. (Kloeffel) Delp, died January 24, 2017; a son-in-law: Raymond Firestone; and his siblings, Andy, Florence, Sarah, Mabel, Elsie, and Dorothy.
Services will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 11:00 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street Leesport, PA 19533. Burial will follow in St. John's (Gernant's) Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to: St. John's (Gernant's) Church, 13 Gernant's Church Rd. Leesport, PA 19533. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com
Born in Gibraltar, he was the son of the late Augustus and Alice (Todd) Kloeffel. He was a member of St. John's (Gernant's) Church, Ontelaunee Twp. He was a US Army Veteran during the Korean War. Kendrick worked as a moulder for Reading Grey Iron Foundry for 30+ years, later working at the Exxon Station in West Reading for about 8 years until his retirement. He was a member of VFW Post No. 11282 Leesport. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, and gardening. He also enjoyed Sunday drives and tinkering around with cars.
He is survived by two sons: Kendrick Kloeffel, Jr., in Florida, Dennis E. Kloeffel, Mohrsville; two daughters: Barbara A. (Kloeffel), wife of Richard W. Parznik, Shoemakersville, Janet L. (Kloeffel) Firestone, Temple; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a son-in-law: Howard Delp, Robesonia. Kendrick was predeceased by two daughters: Joan M. Kloeffel, died 1982, and Nancy J. (Kloeffel) Delp, died January 24, 2017; a son-in-law: Raymond Firestone; and his siblings, Andy, Florence, Sarah, Mabel, Elsie, and Dorothy.
Services will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 11:00 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street Leesport, PA 19533. Burial will follow in St. John's (Gernant's) Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to: St. John's (Gernant's) Church, 13 Gernant's Church Rd. Leesport, PA 19533. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com